Hot Chocolate Truffles

Truffles have always scared me. They just seem like something you get during the holidays from fancy stores, not something I could do myself. But I gained some confidence when I went to my boyfriend’s sister’s house and saw her making these sweet things. I thought, “Hm, maybe I can do this.” So here you go.

Just because Christmas is over, it doesn’t mean hot chocolate season is over too! Crush all those extra candy canes and get rolling!

Oooh, those are so pretty! I've actually never made truffles, but keep saying I want to. I should just do it! I think the mini marshmallow ones are incredibly cute, but I think I'd love the candy cane ones the most

Hi there Liz ("Cardigan Liz"). A college friend just showed me your blog last night. IT is very impressive that you are doing school, blogging and singing (I hope you are still doing that!)all at the same time. How do you price your cupcakes for catering? Your blog is really great BTW. Lots of good photos, cute stories and personality.Ciel Murri (mother of B).

What a fabulous recipe to have & share! Very non-intimidating! I like how few ingredients it has and yet how elegant they look! 5-stars! Can’t wait to try! As a chronic pain patient, this is recipe that doesn’t seem to overpowering yet gets a lovely look at the end! Quick QUESTION: Can you double recipe? Or is it better with this kind of recipe to do these in their own batches so you know the flavor and such is there?

So, I tried the recipe, but I ran into a big time issue; the truffles were too soft, as in they didn’t hold their shape and would melt within five minutes of being out of freezer. I followed the recipe exactly as you suggested, any idea of what could have caused that issue?

I’m doing this recipie as I type–it seems you either need to set your freezer colder or wait more like an hour 30 minutes, stopping at the 45 minute mark to open up the insides, for it to fully freeze. Otherwise, I’ve gotten gloopy balls that stick to your hands. They are delicious, though.

I m curious if anybody knows how long these will keep in the frig? If I give them as gifts, I am thinking I should put a “use by” date. Also curious if they should be stored frozen and how well they hold up in the freezer?

It’s all about the cream! So if anything thing I would use the cream date found on the carton as the “use by” date, but it’s true, if you freeze them they will last longer! Though they shouldn’t be frozen when you drop them into your hot milk or else your hot chocolate won’t be that hot….

Hi! I made up a batch of these on Monday night; let them cool in the refrigerator overnight; scooped out balls and put them in the freezer. After 2 days, the balls are still too soft to handle. Any ideas on what needs to be done to firm them up?

What a great holiday gift. I had to make these in mass for my neighbor gifts and I didn’t have much time with a 2 month old baby so I made a test batch where I doubled the recipe using only 1 1/3 c cream (2/3 c per 2 c of chocolate chips) and I poured it into an 8 x 8 pan lined with parchment paper. I used pressed mini marshmallows on top and put in the fridge overnight. I then cut them into 2 x 2 squares. It was super easy and a great gift! I’m going to make more for the neighbors now!!! Thanks for the recipe!!! When my son gets older, I’m sure he’ll love rolling them into balls… But for now, it’s hot chocolate truffle squares :).

Melinda, I think you just saved my life. I’m doing an 8x batch of these for company gifts (in addition to other things) and was loathing the thought of rolling out 100 or so truffles.. That is a genius solution!

What a shame, and should have read comments before I made. The same issue that a lot of people had I did as well. These are too loose, and don’t keep their ball shape. Recipe is off, and needs to be adjusted. Less cream I would assume. Anyway, happy holidays!! Sadly off to buy some truffles now:(

Was so excited to make these to add to my Christmas goodie baskets. Having some of the same issues as others I have seen. I put it in the refrigerator for a couple hours to cool. Then dropped the scoops onto a cookie sheet covered in parchment paper. They immediately started turning into puddles of chocolate. Put in the freezer for an hour and took the puddles and rolled into balls and by the time I got to the last one they were turning back into puddles. So I shaped them quickly, and put in the freezer overnight, only to find them in flat puddles again. So bummed and hate to throw away all the dough that I made.

I made these this year for our family Christmas party, used the recipe exactly. The only thing I did different is I refrigerated over night before rolling them, and when I rolled them out I immediately rolled them in Cinnamon, crushed peppermints or marshmallows, then placed them in the fridge for a couple more hours before serving them at the party. They worked great and were the hit of the party!

How do you think they would fare be coated in candy melts? Or maybe rolled in crushed candy melts? Do you think they’d still melt? I’ve never worked with it before so I’m not sure how easy it melts. I found some candy cane and salted caramel candy melts that I think would be amazing with this!